Monday, October 29, 2007

Key Dates: for the NRA association

1871: The NRA is chartered in New York.
1903: Shooting programs for students is set up.
1907: National headquarters moves to Washington, D.C.
1934: The Legislative Affairs Division is created to organize
1949: NRA launches a hunter education program.
1968: First significant gun control legislation in 30 years
1975: Institute for Legislative Action, the NRA's lobbying
1983: Reagan becomes the first U.S. president to address the
1994: The Brady Bill, calling for waiting periods and
1995: A new headquarters building is constructed.
1998: NRA hosts its largest convention ever and names actor

1 comment:

LaurenMelissa said...

Woha lots of dates, thats some good info right there.

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